• Welcome Page
• Table of Contents
• Section 1 - Student Organizations at GVSU
  • Office of Student Life Mission and Values
  • Relationship Statement
    • Non-Discrimination Policy
    • Academic Standards
    • Hazing Policy
    • ADA
    • Student Code
  • Definition of Registered Student Organizations
  • Benefits and Privileges of Registered Student Organizations
  • Classification of Student Organizations
  • Student Organization Review Board
    • Purpose/Board Membership
    • Registered Student Organization Approval
    • Awards and Recognition
    • Misconduct Review Process
    • Misconduct Review Referral Form
• Section 2 - Registering and Renewing your RSO
  • Registration and Renewal
  • Requirements for Registration
    • Officer Requirements and Expectations
    • Organization Membership (roster)
    • Membership Information for Selective Organizations
    • Probate Shows and Introducing New Members
  • How to Start a New Student Organization
    • Establishing an Organization at Grand Valley State University
  • Advisors and Coaches
    • Definition and Selection
    • Agreement and Expectations
• Section 3 - Resources
  • Conferences and Travel
    • Air Travel
    • Driver Authorization Process
    • Hotel Reservations/Vehicle Rental
    • Registration and Fees
    • Student Expectations and Contract
  • CSLC
  • Laker Leadership Programs
  • Officer Transition and Retreat Planning
  • Student Organization Center Manual
  • Technology
    • Available Technology
    • Community Standards
    • Obtaining Technology
    • Social Media Guidelines
  • The MAXimize Initiatives
  • Year at a Glance
• Section 4 - Financial Management
  • Funding Boards
  • Managing Your Account
    • Tax Exempt Status
    • Tax Identification Number
    • Spending Your Organization's Money
  • Fundraising
    • Fundraising Policies and Forms
    • Food Sales
    • Gaming and Raffles
• Section 5 - Event Planning
  • Facilities
    • Kirkhof Center
    • Event Services
    • Reserving Space on Campus
    • Kirkhof Center Meeting and Event Use Policies
    • Off-campus Facility Rental
    • Bonfires
    • Dances and Music Events
    • Food Waivers and Catering
    • Key Policy
    • 5K Runs
    • Alumni House
  • Programming
    • Event Planning Checklist
    • Event Assessment Form
    • Cosponsorships
    • Professional Services Contract Policy
    • Guidelines for Working with Agents and Campus Performers/Speakers
    • Honorarium
    • Utilizing Movies or TV Shows for Campus Programs
    • Laker Late Night and Hot Spot
    • Scavenger Hunts
  • Promoting Your Organization
    • Use of University name and logo
    • Free Speech/Open Forum Areas
    • Petitions
    • Literature Distribution
    • University Promotions
    • Chalking Policy
    • Campus Posting Policy
    • Banners and Outdoor Signage Policies
    • T-shirts
    • Copy Center
    • PR Checklist
    • Publication Guidelines
• Section 6 - Fraternity and Sorority Manual
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life Manual
  • Membership Intake Process Policies and Procedures
• Section 7 - Sport Clubs
• Contact Us

Registered Student Organization Handbook

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Key Policy

• Some organizations (currently the Lanthorn, Student Senate, WCKS) may require keys to access relevant facility space after business hours.
• For organizations requiring keys, a list of authorized users must be submitted to the Student Life Assistant (golightm@gvsu.edu) from the Advisor or President of record. 
• Students must fill out a Key Form with the Student Life Assistant (110 Kirkhof Center) before a key is provided.  Keys must returned to the Student Life Assistant at the end of each term; otherwise, a charge of $25-$100 will be charged to the student's University student account.
• Students may not share their key with any other person.  Any loss of keys must be immediately reported to the Student Life Assistant.
• Keys are distributed at the discretion of the Director of Student Life.  This student organization privilege may be revoked at any time.